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American · Mott Haven-Port Morris
CHICKEN SPOT health grade & inspection history
495 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
26 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 6, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 12, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 12, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02CCritical violation
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- 06CCritical violation
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 09B
Thawing procedure improper.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
CHICKEN SPOT inspection history
13 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | — | 26 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 12, 2026 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 6, 2025 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | 54 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 29, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 16, 2023 | A | 6 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 4 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- 09BRecorded in 2 inspections
Thawing procedure improper.
- 20-01Recorded in 2 inspections
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- 20-08Recorded in 2 inspections
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
CHICKEN SPOT on the map
Common questions
CHICKEN SPOT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHICKEN SPOT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 6, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.
When was CHICKEN SPOT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 12, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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